Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

A landfill operator’s duties include and are not limited to pushing waste, compacting trash, grading trash, covering trash, building roads, dirt excavation and dirt hauling.

Most of the equipment onsite is newer and equipped with A / C & heaters. Equipment operators are exposed to unpleasant odors and sights, and weather elements.

Hours : Mon-Fri 6am-4 : 30pm, alternating partial Saturdays, off major holidays.

Responsibilities of Position :

• Perform efficient safe operation of bulldozers, graders, excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, wheel loaders, off road dump trucks, and other equipment.
• Safely move material in a manner which does not endanger personnel or equipment.
• Conduct pre-trip / post trip inspections on equipment and complete necessary forms. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, (i.

e., lubricating, fueling, and cleaning equipment).

• Operate various equipment for general site preparation, landscaping, snow removal, and / or related assignments.
• Continuously monitor the equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time.
• Cleans waste from equipment body and wheels or tracks.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Proficiently completes all operating and labor tasks assigned.
• Clean waste from equipment body and wheels throughout the day.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position :

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing).
• Ability to utilize GPS systems preferred.
• Operating several types of equipment proficiently.
• 5+ years of operating equipment preferred.
• Maintaining grade with a dozer preferred.
• Also, ability to withstand bumpy ride on equipment.
• Must be able to complete training on other landfill equipment, as necessary.
• Must be dependable, a self-starter, and able to identify and perform daily operational requirements. *Employees currently receive additional bonus days off for perfect attendance. *
• Ability to work in conditions with exposure to weather elements. *Most equipment equipped with A / C and heater*
• Good verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with others.
• Must pass a written and operational test to be certified to operate equipment.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, and safety training.

Additional Working Conditions / Aspects :

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and / or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste. *Expect to be inside equipment unless walking to and from the machines*
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and / or holidays.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and / or skills required.

It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.